NGO People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has won its nearly two-year legal battle to move an elephant, named Sunder, to a sanctuary in Bangalore, after shooting video footage of Sunder having been beaten, chained and abused by his keeper at a temple.

Senior counsel Shiraz Rustomjee and advocate Rohan Rajadyaksha, instructed by K Ashar & Co Advocates & Solicitors appeared for PETA. [Economic Times]